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A gentle giant manatee named Romeo just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest manatee ever verified, celebrating at least 71 years of life. The beloved sea cow has fathered nine calves and continues to thrive at his Florida home, inspiring hope for marine conservation.
A young manatee trapped in a storm drain got a second chance thanks to a multi-agency rescue team in Melbourne Beach, Florida. After months of rehabilitation, Melby gained over 100 pounds and returned to the wild wearing a tracking microchip.
A gentle giant in Florida just became the oldest manatee ever recorded, more than doubling the typical lifespan of his species. Romeo's remarkable 71 years offers hope for marine conservation efforts worldwide.
A curious manatee swam right up to an underwater camera in Miami and made direct eye contact before floating away. The 24/7 livestream just broke the world record for longest underwater timelapse at over 1,000 days of filming.
Florida manatees have made a stunning comeback, growing from fewer than 1,000 to over 8,000 thanks to America's strongest wildlife protection law. Two conservation groups are now joining forces to protect these gentle giants for future generations.
When a mother manatee suffered severe propeller injuries, her calf refused to abandon her side. Rescuers in Southwest Florida saved them both together in a heartwarming mission.
City workers in Melbourne Beach heard strange sounds underground and discovered a 410-pound manatee trapped in a concrete storm drain. What followed was a remarkable six-hour rescue involving firefighters, wildlife experts, and an entire community determined to save one lost sea cow.
A gentle giant seeking warmth got wedged in a storm drain, but a team of heroes pulled off an incredible rescue. The manatee is now recovering at SeaWorld and showing all the right signs of bouncing back.
A 410-pound manatee who got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmth is now moving independently and showing interest in food just days after rescue. SeaWorld crews broke through concrete to save him.
A manatee calf who was rescued and released with his mom just four months ago needed saving again after losing most of his body weight. Now teams are racing to help little Argyle recover at SeaWorld Orlando.
Scientists discovered that just a baseball-sized amount of plastic can kill a manatee, but they also created a free calculator that shows how every piece of trash you pick up protects wildlife. The tool turns beach cleanups into visible wins for Florida's beloved animals.
An environmental educator from St. Augustine is heading to Capitol Hill to defend the law that's saved nearly every protected species from extinction. Terran McGinnis wants to stop proposed changes that could threaten Florida's sea turtles, manatees, and right whales. #
SeaWorld's rescue teams have now saved more than 43,000 injured, sick, and orphaned animals across their three locations. The milestone rescue was an underweight California sea lion pup found on the stairs of a beach house.
SeaWorld's round-the-clock rescue teams just hit an incredible milestone: 43,000 animals saved over nearly six decades. The latest rescue was a severely malnourished sea lion pup found on the stairs of a California beach house.
Eight students at Bayshore High School just earned nationally recognized construction credentials that prepare them for immediate careers. One student completed both core and carpentry certifications while still in high school.
Florida's 135 threatened and endangered species aren't just surviving—they're driving a massive economic boost while keeping ecosystems healthy. From pest-eating bats saving billions in crop damage to sea turtles maintaining coastal resilience, these animals prove conservation pays off big time.
Community volunteers are bringing underwater meadows back to life in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. Their hands-on restoration work is helping revive a crucial ecosystem that supports hundreds of marine species.
A Florida organization just raised $100,000 in a single event to send deserving students to college. Since 2000, they've helped 333 students achieve their dreams with over $700,000 in scholarships.
When a concerned citizen spotted an injured bald eagle struggling on a busy Florida street, a quick call sparked a coordinated rescue effort that saved the majestic bird's life. The eagle, now named Freedom, is recovering and eating well under expert care.
A sharp-eyed resident spotted an injured bald eagle struggling near a busy Florida intersection, sparking a quick rescue. Officers safely transported the grounded bird to emergency care, giving it a fighting chance at recovery.
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